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1 Jan, 2021

Why do I have pain in my neck and shoulder radiating down my arm?

Neck pain and shoulder pain are normal parts of life. It’s not unusual to have a sore neck or shoulder after a long day of physical work or sports activities. However, when you have pain in the neck and shoulder radiating down your arm, you might understandably be concerned. Pain in your neck and shoulder

7 Dec, 2020

Why is there a crunching sound in my knee?

Do you hear or feel a crunching sensation in your knee when walking, running or jumping? An occasional crack of the knee might not be much to worry about, similar to popping the knuckles in your fingers. However, a constant crunching sound in your knee can be understandably concerning. You might hear crunching in your

6 Dec, 2020

Why are my hips so stiff after sitting?

Do you always feel like your hips are stiff after sitting? Turns out, this is a pretty common experience. Sitting for a long time can affect your back, hips, knees and other parts of your body. Join us as we explore why your hips may be stiff after sitting, and find out how physical therapy

3 Dec, 2020

Should I be concerned about the throbbing pain in my neck?

It’s normal to have neck pain at points in life. For example, if you go to sleep in an awkward position, you’ll likely wake up with neck pain. Usually, pain like this goes away after a little time or some home treatments and stretching. However, some types of neck pain last long or are more

4 Nov, 2020

Can neck pain cause headaches? What can you do about it?

The short answer to the question “Can neck pain cause headaches?” is yes. However, we suspect you want to know more. You want to know not only how neck pain can cause your headaches. You want to know what causes it and how you can treat and prevent it. How does neck pain cause headaches?

2 Nov, 2020

What to do about neck pain when looking up

You rely on your neck every day for nearly everything you do. When pain immobilizes it or keeps you from looking in certain directions, it can be difficult to get through the day. Neck pain can affect people in many different ways. One way you may be experiencing neck pain is you only have neck

5 Oct, 2020

Two simple tips that can help you avoid cervicogenic headaches

Cervicogenic headaches are often misdiagnosed as simply a headache with neck pain, when really this condition is an underlying issue of neurological disorder or disease in the neck that causes the headache. If you stand up tall with your back against the wall and your head is tilted forward away from the wall, then you

1 Sep, 2020

How the food you eat can contribute to your pain

Do you have long-lasting pain and stiffness that seems to never go away? This makes it difficult for you to enjoy your daily life or get your work done. Pain can occur for a number of different reasons, but usually, it has something to do with inflammation in your body. Inflammation is your body’s way

13 Aug, 2020

Your video guide to three simple exercises for reducing knee pain

Download Free Guide When you have constant pain and stiffness in your knees, exercising is probably one of the last activities you think about doing. However, exercising helps strengthen and stretch the muscles around your knees, which helps reduce and prevent knee pain. It may feel like you’re in a pickle if you have knee

5 Jul, 2020

What you need to know about neck pain and headaches from stress

Stress is nothing more than our reaction to something that upsets our physical and/or mental equilibrium. Therefore, stress is an inevitable part of life. Nevertheless, when we are faced with stress, our “fight or flight” response can be triggered; this causes the production of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol to increase and rush through your